Gardeners Diary

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20 Jul 2025
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying Fruit Cages

WM James’s Ultimate Guide to Buying Fruit Cages breaks down everything you need to know about choosing the best fruit or vegetable cage for your allotment, garden, or green space, from picking the right size and materials to setting it up. Whether you're a green-thumbed gardener with a passion for homegrown produce or you're a newbie in ...

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5 Mar 2025
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How to Train Climbing Plants: Steps to Follow (With Extra Tips on Pruning)

With our guide on how to train climbing plants, you’ll be well on your way to creating a beautiful and thriving display. While it might seem tricky at first, training climbing plants is actually a fairly easy (and enjoyable!) process. You don’t have to be Alan Titchmarsh to master it — all you need is a few simple steps and the right tools. ...

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26 Feb 2025
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How to Get Rid of Bindweed: A Quick & Simple Guide

Are you struggling to remove bindweed from your garden? Is it ruining your beautiful arrangement of flowers or selection of tasty veggies? Our guide will walk you through how to get rid of bindweed quickly and easily, so you can enjoy a weed-free garden once again! As a perennial weed, bindweed is one of the most pesky and persistent plants that ...

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3 Feb 2025
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Top 10 Gardening Jobs for March: 2025 Edition

After a long, cold, and frosty winter, March is finally here, which brings with it spring, the season of new beginnings (and new plants)! If you're like us and can't wait to get back into your garden but have no idea where to start, here's our top 10 gardening jobs for March. In This Guide: Your March Garden Checklist 1) Plant Bare-Root Trees ...

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27 Jan 2025
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How to Get Rid of Patio Weeds: Easy DIY Solutions

If you love sitting out on your patio but get distracted by ugly weeds every time, this is your sign to address the problem once and for all. We're going to tell you exactly how to get rid of patio weeds without damaging your landscape along the way. In This Guide: The Problem With Patio Weeds 5 DIY Methods for Killing Weeds Organically #1 ...

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24 Dec 2024
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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Root Vegetables: Tips & Tricks for a Successful Harvest

If you're new to gardening or haven't yet dipped your toes into the world of root veggie growing, stop here. Let us convince you that growing root vegetables is a great way to improve your gardening skills and get familiar with the processes. WM James will give you information, advice, and tips on growing root veggies in your garden, allotment, or ...

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17 Dec 2024
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How to Get Rid of Blackfly: Tips on Protecting Your Plants From Aphids

Have you noticed any deformities in your plants recently? Are they not growing as well as usual? Or, have you been seeing ants climbing up and down your crops? That sounds like it could be blackfly. If you want to learn how to get rid of blackfly, WM James has some tips to help you. Rest assured, your plants are in safe hands. So, if you're not ...

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5 Dec 2024
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How to Grow Blueberries from Seed in 8 Simple Steps

Thinking about dabbling in home-grown fruit? Blueberries are a great choice for UK gardeners! If you want to know how to grow blueberries so they’re plump and delicious, our guide has everything you need. Not only do blueberries add some diversity to our diets, but the shrub itself is actually a lovely addition to your garden. From the foliage ...

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29 Nov 2024
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How to Prune Buddleia: A Step-By-Step Guide

Have you been neglecting your buddleia? Or perhaps it’s your first time growing this beautiful plant? Our easy step-by-step guide on how to prune buddleia will show you just how simple it is to keep your buddleia looking its best. If you’ve let your butterfly bush run a little riot, you’ll notice it doesn’t look as neat as those nicely ...

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1 Nov 2024
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How to Grow Beetroot At Home: From Seed to Harvest

Beetroots are among the easiest vegetables to grow in your garden, and the rewards are unmatched. If you, too, want to join in on the fun and grow your own delicious beets, here's a step-by-step guide on how to grow beetroot from seed to harvest. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, beets are deliciously sweet in flavour and are great in a ...